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Wilmington, NC · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wilmington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Wilmington, North Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Wilmington, NC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.5★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Wilmington
Local Wilmington-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Wilmington prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,500/mo median
typical range $5,200–$8,130
Memory Care
$7,270/mo median
typical range $5,820–$9,090
Skilled Nursing
$9,560/mo median
typical range $8,570–$11,110
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,500/mo median
typical range $3,270–$8,000
Residential Care Home
$5,850/mo median
typical range $4,680–$7,310
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Wilmington using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Wilmington.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Wilmington, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Bradley Creek Health Center
Scout 94Wilmington, NC · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Wilmington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →3
The Laurels of Pender
Scout 74Burgaw, NC · 98 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Burgaw.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →4
Woodbury Wellness Center INC
Scout 65Hampstead, NC · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hampstead.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →5
Southport, NC · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Southport.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →6
Autumn Care of Shallotte
Scout 63Shallotte, NC · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Shallotte.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →
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Wilmington, NC · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →8
August Healthcare at Wilmington
Scout 52Wilmington, NC · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →9
Wilmington, NC · 82 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →10
Wilmington, NC · 20 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →11
Trinity Grove
Scout 49Wilmington, NC · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →12
Azalea Health & Rehab Center
Scout 48Wilmington, NC · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →13
Davis Health Care Center
Scout 43Wilmington, NC · 115 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilmington.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →14
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center
Scout 34Winnabow, NC · 175 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Winnabow.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →15
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center
Scout 31Ash, NC · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →16
Peak Resources-Wilmington, INC
Scout 18Wilmington, NC · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →17
Bolivia, NC · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →18
Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove
Scout 14Wilmington, NC · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,570–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Wilmington, NC?
In the Wilmington, NC area, assisted living typically runs $5,200–$8,130/month (median $6,500), memory care $5,820–$9,090/month (median $7,270), and skilled nursing $8,570–$11,110/month (median $9,560) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Wilmington, NC?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Wilmington, NC right now are Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Bradley Creek Health Center, The Laurels of Pender. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.